State aid: Commission simplifies rules for public investment in ports and airports, culture and the outermost regions

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Series Details IP/17/1341 (17.05.17)
Publication Date 17/05/2017
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On 17 May 2017 the European Commission approved new state aid rules that exempt certain public support measures for ports, airports, culture and the outermost regions from prior Commission scrutiny. The objective is to facilitate public investment for job creation and growth whilst preserving competition.
Source Link Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-17-1341_en.htm
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European Commission: DG Communication: MEMO/17/1342, 17.05.17: State aid: Commission widens scope of the General Block Exemption Regulation – frequently asked questions http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-17-1342_en.htm
European Commission: DG Communication: STATEMENT/17/1367, 17.05.17: Statement by Commissioner Vestager - Commission simplifies rules for public investment in ports and airports, culture and the outermost regions http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-17-1367_en.htm
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